Trump Declares Attacks on Qatar US Security Threat

President Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders in 2025, including a significant order declaring that any armed assault on Qatar will be treated as a threat to U.S. security, with commitments to respond through diplomatic, economic, or military means to protect both American and Qatari interests. Trump also signed an executive order to advance pediatric cancer research and promote artificial intelligence to uncover cancer causes and enable earlier detection, coinciding with a deal with Pfizer to provide Americans with discounted prescription drugs. As of October 1, 2025, Trump has signed 208 executive orders in his current administration, surpassing the total from his first term and exceeding those signed by President Biden, covering a broad range of issues such as border security, government efficiency, and national security threats. These actions highlight Trump's active use of executive authority to shape policy in areas of national and international importance, from healthcare innovation to foreign alliances.